I was having a conversation with my friend the other day about gender equality and how it is slowly becoming a reality in today’s world.
We both were in agreement that women should have the same rights and opportunities as men, in all aspects of life. However, when we started to discuss the idea of women serving in the military, our opinions diverged.
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My friend argued that if women truly want gender equality, then they should also be willing to serve in the military, just like men.
He said that though the responsibilities lie on men to serve their country and protect it from enemies, for women to deny that protecting the country is also their responsibility, it will be against the principle of gender equality.
He also said that it is unfair for men to be the only ones to serve in the military, as it is a burden that should be shared by both genders.
At first, I was in agreement with his point of view. But as I thought about it more, I realized that women should not be forced to serve in the military if they do not want to.
It is true that men should serve in the military if they are able, but women should not be obliged to do the same.
It is important to understand that gender equality does not mean that women should be treated exactly the same as men in all situations.
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Women must be given the chance to make their own decisions, and if they choose not to serve in the military, they should not be looked down upon.
Women should be allowed to pursue whatever career and life path they want without being judged or having their decisions questioned.
Additionally, it is important to recognize that there are physical and mental differences between men and women that should be taken into account when considering military service.
Women may not have the same capacity for physical and mental endurance as men and they may suffer more if required to serve.
In the end, I believe that gender equality should be respected and encouraged, but it should not come at the expense of women.
If a woman chooses to serve in the military, her decision should be respected and supported.
Women should not be made to feel like they are obligated to serve in the military if they do not want to